Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Fencing and Vegetation Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 15:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is engaging in a pre-market engagement for the "Fencing and Vegetation Framework" project, which falls under the works category within the utilities sector. This preliminary stage is currently in the planning phase and involves public authority central government. The buyer is headquartered at Waterloo General Office in London, UK, and contact can be made via Jacob Coward. The project is valued at £1.5 billion and involves services such as fencing, vegetation management, and land management across Network Rail's infrastructure and third-party lands. A key deadline for potential participants is the pre-market engagement milestone due on 26 September 2025.

This engagement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fencing, safety equipment installation, land management, and agricultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) have indicated suitability to compete for this tender, further supported by the presence of a framework agreement. The process will support innovation, safety, and sustainability, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to expand their involvement with large-scale infrastructure projects. The overarching aim is to form strategic partnerships by April 2027, facilitating a long-term commitment period potentially extending to 2035.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Fencing and Vegetation Framework

Notice Description

Provision of fencing and vegetation management services across Network Rail infrastructure and third party land

Planning Information

This pre market engagement focuses on the value of offering a year on year financial commitment for fencing and vegetation services as well as covering: Framework structure Risks and challenges Safety, value and innovation Contract performance and KPIs Sustainability and social value opportunities In order to view further information please follow the below instructions: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the 'View Current Opportunities" link and select project _44149 - Pre Market Engagement - Fencing and Vegetation Framework. 3. Please complete the pre market engagement questionnaire via the link provided in opportunity attachments. 4. Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice should be addressed to Jacob.Coward@networkrail.co.uk. Please note that any content received via response to this Notice will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. This Notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this Notice and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this Notice. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any Notice event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055524-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34928220 - Fencing components

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

70332100 - Land management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Jacob Coward
Contact Email
jacob.coward@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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